By Melanie Robinson For parents of teen girls, it’s normal to hear complaints about not feeling pretty enough or wanting to look more like a celebrity — but when does the complaint become a real body-image issue? According to researchers at the Dove Self Esteem Project, teens are scrolling on social media apps an average of […]
By Jenni Murray “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Truly. It’s a quote from “Anne of Green Gables,” and you’ll see it adorning every farmhouse sign at Hobby Lobby, but I think it resonates with people because it’s just so true. While nature starts the beautiful process of dying […]
It’s important to remember that a backpack likely will be the hardest-working item among your child’s supplies, as it’s used every day to carry things to and from school and will need to withstand the daily wear and tear that comes with the territory. Some of the important features of a backpack include making sure […]
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One of the best things you can help your child work toward as a student is becoming an independent learner. In school, independence is a sign of maturity and confidence. Students who are independent seek to learn for the sake of learning and understand that learning requires discipline and diligence. The more you can help […]
Our kiddos are going back to school, and whether it is their first day or fourth year, it may not feel easy. Separation anxiety is a real thing that impacts many of us and impacts most of our little ones. It can lead to tearful, loud, intense and sometimes even traumatizing moments. Knowing this will […]
Selling the family home can be difficult for everyone. After all, it represents years of memories and treasures. However, there may come a time, for many possible reasons, when it’s appropriate to let it go. One of the biggest questions is: How do you get the family on board? Whether you are planning to sell […]
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Everyone knows by now that during hurricane season, you should have plans for an emergency evacuation and at least enough food, water, batteries/ generators, flashlights, etc. to survive a few days if disaster strikes. You should evaluate your situation and decide what you will do as far in advance as possible because once a hurricane […]
